Add 24/54 and 7/49
24/54 + 7/49 is 37/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
24/54 = 24 × 49/54 × 49 = 1176/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
7/49 = 7 × 54/49 × 54 = 378/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2646 + 378/2646 = 1176 + 378/2646 = 1554/2646 - 1554/2646 simplified gives 37/63
- So, 24/54 + 7/49 = 37/63
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